CoAdvantage- In our recent article, we looked at the subtle red flags that may indicate workplace bias is a problem at an organization. But what happens next? If workplace bias is present and manifesting in the form of illegal harassment or discrimination, what can HR and employers do to protect their employees and keep the
-> Continue reading 7 Tactics to Deal with Workplace Bias
CoAdvantage- If election-related political discourse is proving disruptive or difficult in your workplace, here are four proven best practices for managing how employees handle political disagreements to promote a civil and civic-minded atmosphere for everyone. DO: Establish formal policies that discourage political speech and activity at work. One easy option to manage political disagreements: turn
-> Continue reading Tips for Managing Political Speech and Election-Related Discourse in the Workplace
CoAdvantage- In general, employers are prohibited by anti-discrimination and privacy regulations from delving too deeply into employees’ medical histories and conditions. However, the COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented threat to workplace health and safety, so the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidelines that specify employers may require COVID-19 testing and may require a
-> Continue reading Is It Legal to Test and Monitor Employees for COVID-19 Infection?
CoAdvantage- The COVID-19 pandemic has hit American businesses hard. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the unemployment rate rose from 3.5% in February to 14.7% in April, representing tens of millions of jobs lost, with expectations that the average unemployment rate will remain close to 10% in 2021. And it’s not just the workforce
-> Continue reading NAPEO Report: How PEO Clients Have Fared During First Months of the Pandemic
CoAdvantage- As the 2020 election season reaches a fever pitch, politics are more top-of-mind than usual in many workplaces. This can be a headache for employers when political disagreements spill over into tension or even outright bad behavior in the workplace. Can employers legally impose limits on political speech and activity at work? Here’s what
-> Continue reading What Does the Law Say About Political Speech and Activity in the Workplace?
CoAdvantage- In the aftermath of a wave of lockdowns, shelter-in-place orders, and quarantines to prevent the uncontrolled spread of COVID-19, U.S. businesses are slowly reopening. These lockdowns have been devastating in their own way: 43 states are facing record unemployment rates, and the national unemployment rate jumped from 4.4% in March to a staggering 14.7%
-> Continue reading For Businesses, Reopening Doesn’t Mean Going Back to Normal
CoAdvantage- 2020 is not taking it easy on anyone. It’s brought concerns about catching a potentially deadly disease or catching it and passing it on to loved ones. Concerns about job stability. Having to work from home in situations that might not be ideal, or having to come into work and worry about health risks.
-> Continue reading Managing Employee Mental Well-Being in the Era of COVID-19
CoAdvantage- Payroll is challenging, difficult, tedious, and – above all else – time-consuming. But getting payroll service right is critical. That’s especially true at small and mid-size companies where executives must wear many hats; owners and managers only have so much time in the day. The Bank Of America Business Advantage Spring 2019 Small Business
-> Continue reading Demand More From Your Payroll Service
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